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Auckland Cyclists Outnumber Ferries Amid Transport Funding Debate

1/21/2026

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Cyclists entering Auckland city between 7 and 9 am in November 2025 totaled 2,448, surpassing ferry ridership of 1,841.
Simeon Brown, New Zealand Transport Minister, has prioritized road spending, committing $250 billion over 20 years to land transport.
Critics argue that cycling offers significant cost benefits, with Auckland's cycle network returning $2 to $3.40 for every dollar invested.
The transport-funding debate in New Zealand continues.

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Story summary

Cyclists entering Auckland city between 7 and 9 am in November 2025 totaled 2,448, surpassing ferry ridership of 1,841.
Simeon Brown, New Zealand Transport Minister, has prioritized road spending, committing $250 billion over 20 years to land transport.
Critics argue that cycling offers significant cost benefits, with Auckland's cycle network returning $2 to $3.40 for every dollar invested.
The transport-funding debate in New Zealand continues.